PODCAST (2012-13): Town Hall Discussions

The International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) is excited to continue the IOMSN Town Hall Discussions for 2012 - 2013. This program is designed to continue to fulfill the mission of the IOMSN through regular outreach to its membership. The goal of this program is to have a dialogue with MS nurses in large and small MS practices and to sustain their dedication to the fight against MS.

Each month we will be hosting a telephone discussion led by an IOMSN member that will last approximately 15 minutes to be followed by a robust discussion. Each Town Hall session will last no more than one hour and occur on the 2nd MONDAY evening of every month starting at 8pm ET (7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT).

To join, simply dial

TOLL FREE (877) 407-8037

Open to All North American Nurses

For more information, please call 201-487-1050.



This program is supported by an educational grant from

Schedule for 2012-13:


Discussion will start at 8:00 pm ET, please call / log-in 10 minutes early.

Toni Saldana-King, BSN, RN, MSCN

Data: May 9, 2012


Topic: Cultural Sensitivity in MS Nursing
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Presenter: Toni Saldana-King, BSN, RN, MSCN

Marijean Buhse, PhD, RN, NP-C, MSCN

Data: June 13, 2012


Topic: Aging in MS Patients
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Presenter: Marijean Buhse, PhD, RN, NP-C, MSCN

Brant J. Oliver, PhD, NP, MSN, MPH, MSCN

Data: July 11, 2012


Topic: Depression and Coping Strategies in MS
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Presenter: Brant J. Oliver, PhD, NP, MSN, MPH, MSCN

Jennifer Boyd, RN, MHSc, CNN(c), MSCN

Data: August 15, 2012


Topic: Pediatric MS Nursing
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Presenter: Jennifer Boyd, RN, MHSc, CNN(c), MSCN

Jennifer Smrtka, MSN, ARNP, MSCN

Data: September 10, 2012


Topic: Resiliency in MS
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Presenter: Jennifer Smrtka, MSN, ARNP, MSCN

Jill Beavin, RN, BSN, MSCN

Data: October 15, 2012


Topic: Billing for Infusion Services
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Presenter: Jill Beavin, RN, BSN, MSCN

 Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC, MSCN, MBA

Data: November 12, 2012 - CANCELLED


Topic: Office of Inspector General’s 2013 Work Plan: Are you doing it right? - CANCELLED


Presenter:  Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC, MSCN, MBA

Dorothea Cassidy Pfohl, RN, BS, MSCN

Data: December 10, 2012


Topic: The Most Wonderful Time of The Year - The Challenges of Holiday Stress


Presenter: Dorothea Cassidy Pfohl, RN, BS, MSCN

Mary Kay Fink, MSN, BSN, RN, CNS, MSCN

Data: January 14, 2013


Topic: Updates and Emerging Therapies
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Presenter: Mary Kay Fink, MSN, BSN, RN, CNS, MSCN

Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN

Data: February 11, 2013


Topic: What is CAN DO MS?


Presenter: Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN

 Gina Remington, RN, BSN, MSCN

Data: March 11, 2013


Topic: The World of Social Media in Multiple Sclerosis


Presenter:  Gina Remington, RN, BSN, MSCN

Rachael Stacom, BSN, ANP, MSCN

Data: April 8, 2013


Topic: Maintaining Independence in Light of Disability
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Presenter: Rachael Stacom, BSN, ANP, MSCN

Tina Butterfield, RN, CCRN, MSCN

Data: May 13, 2013


Topic: Treatment Options After Tysabri
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Presenter: Tina Butterfield, RN, CCRN, MSCN